Create a Cohesive Look
Balancing form and function is key in kitchen design. Miele offers solutions for every style – from ultra-modern to natural wood. Whether handleless or bold accents, its built-in appliances blend seamlessly with cabinetry, creating elegant, practical spaces for homeowners and designers alike.
Matching appliances to kitchen design
The importance of a cohesive aesthetic
A visually unified kitchen not only looks luxurious but also feels calmer and more organised. Aligning appliance finishes with cabinetry - such as Pearl Beige ovens against deep walnut panels - enhances the entire space.
Benefits of integrated appliances
How about: Fully integrated appliances—such as dishwashers, fridges, and freezers— preserve the kitchen’s clean lines and allow design choices to take centre stage without compromising performance. With handleless cabinetry and flush-fit units, the result is a sleek, seamless experience.
How to choose Miele kitchen appliances
This section explores key design decisions - from handle types to display interfaces - that help ensure Miele appliances complement both design style and your lifestyle.
Which display should I use?
Choosing the right display interface impacts both the visual harmony of the kitchen and the daily user experience. Miele offers a range of display types that suit different design styles, layout considerations, and functional needs. From seamless full-touch displays to classic rotary dials, each option supports a cohesive aesthetic while delivering intuitive control across appliance types:
M Touch — Maximum elegance meets maximum comfort
Miele’s flagship interface features a high-resolution full-touch display that allows intuitive swiping and tapping. The clean glass surface complements handleless kitchens and flush-fit cabinetry. The display is large, bright, and easily readable.
M Touch S — Sophisticated compact touch
All the functionality of M Touch in a narrower format. It retains touch-and-swipe ease and full smart integration but in a more discreet size. Additional benefits of M Touch include smart integration via Miele app¹ and Alexa voice control², ensuring convenience whether at home or on the move. Together, these features make M Touch both the most elegant and the most advanced display solution in the Miele portfolio.
DirectSensor — Direct selection with clear feedback
DirectSensor combines sensor buttons with a four-line text display. It’s ideal for users who prefer some tactile feedback without compromising on modern styling. Text is sharp and concise, offering quick access to core functions with minimal effort.
DirectSensor S — Compact clarity with intuitive control
This streamlined interface features sensor-touch buttons and a single-line text display, offering clear, direct feedback in a compact format.
EasyControl Plus — The perfect combination
EasyControl Plus combines a classic rotary knob with a clear text display (DirectSensor S), offering traditional ease of use enhanced with modern digital feedback. This hybrid interface is ideal for kitchens that balance contemporary and classic design cues, giving users the reassurance of physical control with the added clarity of digital information.
EasyControl — Simple operation
Using two retractable toggle switches and a large segment display, EasyControl is straightforward and reliable. It’s suited to users who value simplicity or who prefer mechanical input over touchscreens.
Popular combinations and trends
Whether aiming for subtle cohesion or bold contrast, Miele offers distinct design lines that allow appliances to complement a wide range of kitchen styles. Each line reflects a clear design philosophy, enabling architects, designers, and homeowners to create kitchens that are not only functional but also visually consistent.
ArtLine
Defined by pure minimalism, ArtLine appliances are completely handleless with Touch2open fronts. Available in Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black, and Pearl Beige, they integrate seamlessly into handleless cabinetry for an uninterrupted, architectural flow.
VitroLine
Featuring colour-matched glass fronts and coordinated glass handles, VitroLine balances practicality with minimalism. Its clean geometry and subtle integration make it a versatile choice for both contemporary and transitional kitchens.
PureLine
Designed for modern, open-plan living, PureLine combines stainless steel with clean glass surfaces. Strong horizontal lines and understated handles give appliances a contemporary presence while harmonising with surrounding cabinetry.
ContourLine
A more classic expression of Miele design, ContourLine appliances feature prominent stainless-steel framing and robust handles. Ideal for traditional or transitional kitchens where appliances are intended to make a statement, ContourLine conveys a professional, architectural aesthetic.
BlackLine
Exclusively available in Obsidian Black, BlackLine creates a bold visual impact. Perfect for dramatic kitchen schemes or for contrasting with lighter cabinetry, BlackLine appliances deliver refined intensity and cohesion.
Industrial design
Choose Obsidian Black, Stainless Steel or Graphite Grey appliances with defined handles to mirror the look of professional cooking spaces. These finishes work well in open-plan kitchens with concrete, exposed brick or metal accents.
Traditional/Painted shaker
For classic or heritage-style kitchens, appliances with polished trims, rotary knobs and EasyControl Plus interfaces blend seamlessly with Shaker cabinetry. Consider whisper-quiet integrated cooker hoods or concealed refrigeration to maintain period charm while benefiting from modern function.
The accent spot in your kitchen
In every cohesive kitchen, one or two standout elements can elevate the entire design. These accent spots become focal points - creating contrast, adding interest, and expressing personality. Whether the chosen style is understated or bold, a striking appliance can offer both form and function in equal measure.
Miele’s Blackboard Edition fridge-freezer adds a playful, personal touch to your kitchen with its writable front—ideal for shopping lists, weekly menus, or a creative canvas for little hands.
MasterCool appliances bring architectural elegance and technical excellence to refrigeration. Crafted with high-end materials and meticulous attention to detail, each element reflects Miele’s commitment to design and durability.
Miele’s full-length wine conditioning units store a huge number of bottles across multiple temperature zones. With tinted glass and soft illumination, they serve both style and substance in open-plan spaces or dedicated wine rooms.
Choosing Miele means investing in appliances that combine timeless design with enduring performance. Every product is crafted with care and built with repairability, longevity, and precision in mind. It’s a commitment that ensures your kitchen not only looks beautiful, but functions perfectly—day after day, year after year.
Experience Miele for yourself
Still unsure which appliance is right for you? Visit your local Miele Experience Centre or find kitchen specialist partners to explore the range up close and receive expert guidance tailored to your needs. You can also book a Miele Discovery Course - a relaxed, hands-on session where our culinary experts will prepare a delicious three-course lunch and walk you through the appliances in action. They will answer your questions, and help you make confident, informed choices. It’s the perfect way to see how Miele performance and design could transform your everyday cooking.
Footnotes
- This is a separate digital offer from Miele & Cie. KG. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for Miele digital products & services in the Miele app required. Miele reserves the right to change or discontinue the digital offer at any time.
- Voice control uses the Google LLC and Amazon Alexa services and is based on their availability. The range of functions can vary depending on the country. Google, Google Home and Google Nest Mini are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Nest Mini requires WiFi, an Internet connection, a nearby power socket, a Google account and a compatible mobile device. Minimum requirements for the operating system can be found at: g.co/home/req. Compatible with Alexa. Amazon, Alexa and all associated trademarks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or their affiliated companies.